Explore the Family Name Durango
The meaning of Durango
Basque: habitational name from Durango, a town in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Durango in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Durango has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Durango ranked 47,735th and rose to 46,314th by 2010, marking a 2.98% increase in popularity. The number of people bearing the surname also expanded during this period, with a count of 417 in 2000 escalating to 460 in 2010, which reflects a growth rate of 10.31%. The proportion of individuals named Durango per 100,000 people also saw an uptick from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #46,314 | 2.98% |
| Count | 417 | 460 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durango
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Durango also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnicity group identified as Hispanic, growing from 82.97% to 85.65%. However, the percentage of those identifying as White experienced a decrease from 11.51% to 9.57%, reflecting a 16.85% drop. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also noted a decline from 4.08% to 3.70%. The Black category dropped to zero by 2010, while no change was observed in the categories of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.97% | 85.65% | 3.23% |
| White | 11.51% | 9.57% | -16.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.08% | 3.7% | -9.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |